Who painted A House and a Shaded Cottage on the Banks of a River?

A House and a Shaded Cottage on the Banks of a River was painted by Nicolas Pérignon in 1770.

Where can I see A House and a Shaded Cottage on the Banks of a River?

A House and a Shaded Cottage on the Banks of a River is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A House and a Shaded Cottage on the Banks of a River?

A House and a Shaded Cottage on the Banks of a River is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of A House and a Shaded Cottage on the Banks of a River?

Museum-quality prints of A House and a Shaded Cottage on the Banks of a River are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A House and a Shaded Cottage on the Banks of a River

Nicolas Pérignon , 1770

A House and a Shaded Cottage on the Banks of a River is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Nicolas Pérignon. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right below image in plate: N. Perignon fecit (the N reversed); by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 6

About this work

Overview

A House and a Shaded Cottage on the Banks of a River is an etching on laid paper created by Nicolas Pérignon around 1770.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a serene riverside scene featuring a small house and a thatched cottage, with trees, a stone wall, and figures adding depth and life. The reflected sky in the river contributes to the tranquil atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Pérignon employed fine lines to achieve a sense of depth and solidity in the composition, characteristic of etching techniques that utilize the texture of the plate to suggest natural shadows.